"The Moment of Choice: Social-Psychological Perspectives on Drug
Usage" gives readers an unbiased overview of drugs and drug use
from a variety of perspectives. The book presents sound information
that helps individuals make informed decisions about their own use
or non-use of legal and illegal drugs.
"The Moment of Choice" differs from other books in the field by
addressing numerous issues of interest and relevance to college-age
students. The broad focus of the material emphasizes the social,
cultural, psychological, and health impacts that drugs have not
only on individuals, but on society as a whole. Bringing together a
wide range of works from prominent scholars in the field, as well
as selections from the Center for Health Policy and the National
Institute on Drug Abuse, this insightful, engaging text challenges
students to reflect on their personal knowledge, attitudes, and
behaviors in relationship to chemical substances.
The book is divided into five sections. The first section addresses
drug use, abuse, and dependence, and provides classifications of
drugs both legal and illegal. Sections Two and Three educate
readers about depressants and stimulants. The fourth section
discusses marijuana, hallucinogens, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs,
and performance-enhancing drugs. The final section of the text
offers different views on legalizing certain drugs, along with
preventing and treating addiction. Topics covered in the text
include: The Nature of Addiction; Binge Drinking in College;
Nicotine Addiction and the Cost of Smoking; Drug Use in Prison;
Economic Approaches to Decriminalizing Drugs; and Prevention and
Treatment.
Through reading "The Moment of Choice" readers will develop a broad
understanding of the complex issue of drugs in American society,
and learn to differentiate between drug use, misuse, and abuse.
Robert Slisz earned his counseling degree from Indiana University,
Bloomington. Prior to beginning his work as an educator at the
university level he was a counselor and life-skills therapist. His
training included work on the psychiatric ward of a
maximum-security prison, where many of the patients struggled with
substance abuse issues. He uses the practical skills gained in the
field in combination with his many years of teaching experience to
craft his pragmatic approach to teaching about drug use in America.
Professor Slisz's courses offer an environment in which students
can develop and cultivate their own belief systems about the use
and abuse of drugs in our society. Professor Slisz provides
non-moralizing, factual information about drug use, ranging from
tobacco and alcohol use to methamphetamine and heroin addiction.
JoAnne C. Bunnage, Ph.D., earned her doctorate in educational
leadership and policy studies from Indiana University, Bloomington.
She has over 25 years of experience as a university teacher,
administrator and applied researcher, including posts at Oregon
State University, the University of Washington, and the University
of Notre Dame. Currently Dr. Bunnage holds a position at the
College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State
University. Her work has focused on access to post-secondary
education, leadership development, and student-centered college
success. Her teaching, counseling, and mentoring support students
as they develop the skills necessary to be leaders in their own
lives."
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